A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

Perfect credit, or even really good credit, opens doors for American consumers. Better interest rates on loans. Better odds of renting an apartment or landing a job. Lower insurance premiums. But how ...

Opening or using a rewards credit card can impact your credit score and report, for better or worse. Learn how rewards cards influence your credit profile.

There are four broad types of credit cards to choose from depending on your goals: credit-building cards, balance transfer cards, low-interest cards and rewards cards. To find the right credit card, ...

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay, In some cases, your score ...

When you first apply for an Apple Card – or any other credit card, for that matter – the card's issuer will calculate your ...